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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.01, 980.90 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.01, 980.90 and 215.26 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.01 : 980.90 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.01/980.90 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.01x = 980.90 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.01x = 211,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,153.92/654.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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